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25 May
Ray Daniels, Chief Communications Officer

Member Advisory: New Chief Communications Officer Joins ABA

ABA is excited to introduce Ray Daniels, Chief Communications Officer, who joined us in November 2021.

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11 May
ABA Booksellers Advisory Council

Now Accepting Nominations for ABA’s Booksellers Advisory Council (BAC)

We are now opening nominations for four open spots on ABA’s Booksellers Advisory Council, which serves as a sounding board and advisory council on issues facing the bookselling community and ABA.

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20 Apr
TraffickCam Phone Hotel Room

How to Help in the Fight Against Human Trafficking

As ABA readies itself for its first in-person meeting since January 2020, safety is top of mind.

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20 Apr
Sara Lacey Graham

Meet Sara Lacey Graham, Executive Assistant at ABA

ABA is excited to introduce Sara Lacey, Executive Assistant, who joined us in July 2021.

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23 Mar
Daron Mueller, IndieCommerce Specialist

Meet Daron Mueller, An eCommerce Customer Support Specialist at ABA

ABA is excited to introduce Daron Mueller, one of our eCommerce Customer Support Specialists, who joined us in June 2021.

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15 Mar
Call for DEIC Nominations

Now Accepting Nominations for ABA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (DEIC)

Nominations are now open to fill two spots on ABA’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, which serves as a sounding board and advisory council on issues related to antiracism, equity, access, and representation facing the bookselling community and ABA.

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15 Feb

The Booksellers Insurance Program: What You Need to Know

Learn about the Booksellers Insurance Program. 

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02 Feb
DEIA Member Relations Manager, Elisa Thomas

Introducing ABA’s DEIA Member Relations Manager

Currently, Elisa is working on an ABA project focused on better serving bilingual and Spanish language stores, which includes compiling necessary resources and information.

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26 Jan

A Letter from ABA CEO Allison Hill

"After almost two years of questions and Groundhog’s Day for many of us, in terms of circumstances or uncertainty or both, it seems we’ve finally moved forward. Welcome to the future! It looks a lot like the past," said ABA CEO Allison Hill.

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26 Jan

2022 Membership Renewal Letter

This is an expanded version of the 2022 renewals letter sent on January 13.

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26 Jan

ABA Announces 2022 Board Candidates

A ballot for the 2022 board elections will be sent to ABA members via email the week of March 11.https://www.bookweb.org/aba-bylaws-0

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14 Dec
Bestsellers List

The Year-End 2021 Bestseller List

Here is the Year-End 2021 Bestseller List, based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide from January 1, 2021, to December 1, 2021.

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03 Nov

A Letter from ABA CEO Allison Hill

"When we all look up again it will be January 2022. May your holiday season be profitable. May your holidays be bright. And may we all start the new year with renewed energy and hope for the future," said Hill.

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17 Mar

A Letter From ABA CEO Allison Hill on the Challenges of 2020 and Plans for 2021

“I’ve said many times that my plan for my first year at ABA, like so many people’s plans for 2020, was thwarted by the pandemic,” writes Hill. “Instead of the answers I came in with, I let questions guide ABA’s efforts this past year.”

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About ABA

American Booksellers Association is a national trade association that supports and advocates for the success of independent bookstores. We provide members with education, networking opportunities, advocacy, resources, and technology. In turn our members support local schools through book fairs, donations and author visits; promote literacy; provide inclusive community centers; connect readers and books; add character to neighborhoods; champion and center diverse and new voices; and contribute to the local economy. We feel honored to support them in their work.

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